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At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:
- A range of flexible work arrangements
- 18 weeks paid maternity leave
- Health and wellbeing leave
- 15 days personal leave
- Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
- Diverse salary packaging
- And much, much more!
City Presentation delivers a range of services that provide clean, well-presented Public Spaces in the Penrith Local Government Area. Comprising over 200 qualified and driven staff, areas of opportunity for employment include civil construction and works, horticulture and landscaping, fleet management and workshop servicing, trades and public cleansing and maintenance.
Our team ensures that Council spaces are well maintained and always ready for use by our residents, are sustainable into the future, and significant assets, community buildings, roads, drainage, fleet, parks and open spaces provide the required level of service in a cost-effective manner for present and future residents.
In City Presentation, we seek staff who are organised, take pride in their work, and are willing to go that little bit further to ensure the little details make their work speak for itself. We encourage personal and professional development, and pride ourselves on a culture that encourages staff contribution and involvement.
About the role
We are currently seeking a motivated individual to fill our vacant role of Operations Coordinator within the Public Spaces Maintenance section. The Operations Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of integrated Public Space Maintenance (scheduled and reactive) strategies to improve the amenity and function of Public Spaces across the City.
This role will see you leading, managing and motivating a diverse team of staff (approx. 60) to achieve high levels of productivity, drive efficiency and process improvement; and effectively manage service delivery contracts.
Essential Criteria
- A tertiary qualification in Horticulture, Landscaping, Parks and Gardens, Frontline Management, Project Management or relevant field
- Demonstrated leadership experience within a Public Spaces Maintenance or Open Spaces delivery service including financial management, planning and delivery through to evaluation and monitoring.
- Demonstrated ability to carry out field audits to ensure compliance with Council standards and WHS requirements
- Demonstrated ability in leading, coaching and mentoring staff, providing feedback and development opportunities to drive a positive culture of continuous improvement and process efficiency
- Proficient communication, negotiation and mediation skills with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience in reviewing, developing, and implementing service delivery models in a fast-paced operational environment.
- A current Class C Driver Licence
Desirable Criteria
- Previous Local Government experience
- Experience in Public Space Maintenance and Cleaning
- Understanding of emerging trends in technology applicable to the management of a large operational workforce
- Relevant experience & knowledge in procurement processes & systems with demonstrated experience in contractor management
Salary range: $121,369.00 - $140,489.00 per annum, plus 11% Superannuation
A Leaseback Vehicle is available with this position; however, it is not a condition of employment.
This position requires the worker to be double vaccinated against COVID-19 or to hold a medical contraindication certificate.
You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
How to Apply!
Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.
Applicants must submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position, please contact Murray Halls, Acting City Presentation Manager on 0401 139 ***.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
